MLB.com: 2012 Top 100 prospects

[Auggie]

From MLB.com: "The whole purpose of this kind of list is to get people talking, arguing, pushing and shoving. OK, not that last part. But every year this list has come out -- just 50 in seasons past -- the debates and comments have been passionate, to say the least."

SNIP

To be eligible for the Top 100 list, a player must have rookie eligibility. To qualify for rookie status, a player must not have exceeded 130 at-bats or 50 innings pitched in the Major Leagues or accumulated more than 45 days on the active roster of a Major League club or clubs during the 25-player-limit period, excluding time on the disabled list or in military service.

The List: http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/prospects/watch/y2012/index.jsp

Story: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120125&content_id=26460152&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb

[Kingofalldems]

1. Matt Moore seems to totally dominate wherever he goes

[ge26252se]

5. agreed

[Upton]

2. Look who is #28..

every time I think I've gotten over that trade, something pops up to remind me of it. Sometimes, Sabean really pisses me off.

You don't trade top prospects for rent a players. It should be a Giants organizational rule..

[Auggie]

3. You and I will forever be disagreeing about that trade

If Sabean does nothing he concedes the season. It's not an ideal message to the players who are signed and want to make the playoffs today.

I'm sure it was a very difficult decision for the entire Giants organization and one not made by Sabean alone. Of course, if Lincecum or Cain bolts in a few years then we'll really regret what happened.

About two months to Opening Day, Upton. I can't wait.

[th1977sk]

7. +1

[damyank913]

6. I hated that the Yanks let Montero go...

...He had a great slugging percentage (over 550) and OPS (well over 900). His going to the Mariners probably is responsible for the slide in his ranking. Unlike Safeco, Yankee Stadium has a real short right porch.

[philosopher215]

8. Not bad

I wonder how long sports has been "the thing" in human history